The ultimate travel video site

Salvador, Brazil Travel Video

Salvador de Bahia's Olodum Drums

The Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia, frequently called the Pelourinho, is extremely rich in historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Bahia was the first colonial capital of Brazil and the city is one of the oldest in the New World (founded in 1549 by Portuguese settlers). It was also the first slave market on the continent, with slaves arriving to work on the sugar plantations.

The Olodum drum band here helps young people find a purpose in spite of poverty and crime.

Modern day practitioners in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil practice an ancient ritua…moreModern day practitioners in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil practice an ancient ritual brought from Africa with the slave trade in order to heal physical and spiritual ailments. less

Every since its conception Ripa Hotel has strived to stand apart from the statu…moreEvery since its conception Ripa Hotel has strived to stand apart from the status quo of Rome Hotels. The Hotel has always chosen to make a cultural and artistic statement about itself daring to use modern minimalist style in a city hasmade"classical " its trademark. The result is original interiors, breathtaking in their simplicity, that provide an atmosphere of functional luxury in one of Rome's most historical and suggestive districts: Trastevere, minutes away from the Vatican, the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus.
Hotel Ripa
Via Luigi Gianniti, 21
00153 Roma, Italy
+39 06 58611
www.ripahotel.com
www.epoquehotels.com less

Austria is country of movement; appreciate the eclectic European dance styles s…moreAustria is country of movement; appreciate the eclectic European dance styles shot by renowned director Curt Faudon less

Torgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres th…moreTorgiano Umbria. This is the Lungarotti kigdom. With an estate of 700 acres the Lungarotti family is a leading wine producer in Italy and the region. Its wines are distributed to 35 countries around the world. In Torgiano they operates a wine Museum considered one of the best in the world, an olive oil Museum rich with the history of this Mediterranean staple. They also own a 4 star Hotel restaurant called Le 3 Vaselle. Here chef Domenico Imperio with many national awards to his name creates outstanding dishes for the restaurant. Here at the 3 Vaselle he shares his knowledge and recipes . less